Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 10:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 04m at 4:09 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:102.26:290.66:030.56:537:27First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:423.11:002.27:200.76:550.56:517:28First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:373.12:012.28:170.77:570.56:507:29First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:393.13:072.39:170.69:070.56:497:30First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:423.14:122.610:140.410:160.36:477:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:423.35:123.011:060.111:210.06:467:31Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:383.46:063.411:54-0.26:457:32Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:303.46:583.912:21-0.312:41-0.56:437:33Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:213.57:484.21:17-0.61:27-0.76:427:34Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:113.58:384.52:12-0.82:13-0.96:417:34Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:003.49:294.53:05-0.83:00-0.96:397:35Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:503.210:214.53:58-0.83:49-0.86:387:36Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:433.111:154.34:52-0.64:40-0.66:377:37Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:382.95:49-0.35:35-0.36:367:38Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:124.012:392.76:48-0.16:350.06:347:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:133.71:462.67:520.27:430.36:337:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:183.42:572.68:560.38:560.46:327:40Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:243.24:042.79:570.410:070.56:307:41Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:263.15:032.910:510.311:110.56:297:42Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:203.05:533.111:370.36:287:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:082.96:363.212:060.412:170.26:277:43Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:502.97:153.412:530.312:530.26:267:44Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:282.87:503.51:350.21:260.16:247:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:052.88:253.62:150.21:580.16:237:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:402.78:593.72:520.12:310.16:227:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:152.69:343.73:290.23:040.26:217:47New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:502.610:103.64:060.23:380.26:207:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:272.510:483.54:440.34:140.36:197:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:062.411:293.55:240.44:530.46:187:50Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:502.46:070.55:390.56:177:50Waxing Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC today?

Slack tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is approximately 7:21 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Tide predictions for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Tide data for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656496. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656496.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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